California Long-Fin Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

California Long-Fin Angelfish is the buyer-friendly name for Petra's Pterophyllum scalare / california l.f. listing. The `l.f.` supplier shorthand is treated as long-fin in the customer copy, while the original supplier identity stays preserved in the source fields.

This is a selected freshwater angelfish strain, not a generic angelfish page. Expect the tall Pterophyllum scalare body shape with extended finnage and California-strain patterning. Add them only to a mature, stable tropical aquarium with calm tank mates and enough vertical space for adult angelfish.

Quick Facts

Aquarium Setup

Angelfish need a stable aquarium with more height and swimming room than small nano fish. Use a mature heated freshwater setup with steady filtration, clean water and regular maintenance. Tall plants, wood or planted edges can help them feel secure, while open midwater space lets them move naturally.

Petra's source care range for this strain is 24-28°C, pH 6.0-7.8 and up to 20 dGH. Keep the tank stable rather than chasing sudden changes, and avoid adding young angelfish to an uncycled aquarium.

Feeding And Daily Care

Feed a varied omnivore diet. Quality tropical flakes or granules can be the staple, with suitable frozen foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia or bloodworm offered as variety. Feed modest portions and keep water quality high, especially while smaller fish are growing.

Behaviour And Tank Mates

California Long-Fin Angelfish are usually best with peaceful, suitably sized fish that will not nip fins or compete aggressively. Good choices can include calm larger tetras, Corydoras kept away from very small juvenile angelfish mouths, peaceful plecos and other considered community fish.

Avoid confirmed fin nippers, aggressive cichlids and very small fish that could be swallowed as the angelfish grows. Adult angelfish can become territorial, especially around pairs or breeding behaviour, so give them room and watch introductions carefully.

Related Angelfish

If you are comparing angelfish strains, see our Rio Nanay Angelfish, Platinum White Angelfish and Pinoy Green Ghost Angelfish.

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Ordering And Arrival

This product is active and currently has live Shopify stock on the 3-3.5 cm size. Livestock is packed for UK live-animal courier transport with insulation and heat support when needed. Follow the acclimation steps on arrival, keep lights low at first, and watch breathing, posture, colour and appetite during the first week. Eligible livestock orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.